An unverified report claims that the internal power struggle in Iran's leadership is intensifying, with each faction attempting to draw Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of the former Supreme Leader, to its side. The report did not specify the source or provide further details.
An unverified report circulated on Saturday evening claims that the debate in Iran's top leadership is escalating, with each faction trying to pull Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, to its side. The report did not name the original source or provide further details.
The report comes amid a backdrop of ongoing reports about internal power struggles within Iran's conservative camp. Earlier on Saturday, The New York Times published a report quoting four senior Iranian officials and two IRGC members describing a deeper-than-visible rift, with each faction attempting to pull the new Supreme Leader to its side. Previous reports have also indicated tensions behind the scenes in US-Iran negotiations and analyses of hardline factions seeking to derail talks.
Mojtaba Khamenei, widely seen as a potential successor to his father, has been a central figure in the internal power dynamics. The latest report, while unverified, adds to the picture of a leadership in flux, as Iran navigates ongoing negotiations and regional confrontations.
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